Abu Dhabi Ship Building to boost Emirati staff

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has announced plans to expand its Emirati management staff to 30% within the next five years.

The maritime company, which specialises in the construction, repair and refit of naval, military and commercial vessels, also outlined a strategy to recruit retired naval personnel and enhance its current academic partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT).

“We believe that UAE nationals are essential to optimising the potential of the country’s rapidly growing marine industry,” said Homaid Al Shemmari, chairman of ADSB.

"The Emirates has a rich marine history which can be prospered in the modern age through the talent and leadership of its citizens. This is why ADSB, which is a knowledge transfer company, continues to develop employment opportunities for UAE Nationals, so that our operations will be run efficiently for the benefit of the country, by the people of the Emirates," he added.

Founded in 1996, ADSB currently employs 37 UAE nationals in managerial positions and is set to accept 18 more by next year. It also maintains an agreement on a three-year electro-mechanical and ship building technology diploma it signed with HCT in 2005 to hone the marine and supervisory skills of UAE Nationals. Under the terms of the partnership, HCT students are exposed to ADSB operations in their second and third year, and work on an ADSB-related graduating project.
 

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